Shimla, December 14
The State Government is implementing initiatives that prioritise not only education but also the overall development of children. To ensure equitable access to quality education, the government is strengthening the basic educational infrastructure in the State. In this direction, the Rajiv Gandhi Day-Boarding Schools are set to become a milestone. Rajiv Gandhi Day-Boarding Schools equipped with state of the art facilities are being established in every Assembly constituency of the state. These schools will play a vital role in ensuring the holistic development of children living in rural areas. At present, 42 locations/schools across the state have been identified for establishing Rajiv Gandhi Day-Boarding Schools, for which a sum of Rs. 94.46 crore has been released.
These schools will provide children from rural backgrounds with access to quality education as well as improved sports infrastructure to nurture their sporting talents. The Chief Minister envisions preparing children for future competitive challenges and these schools will serve as a cornerstone in fulfilling that vision. In all the five Assembly constituencies of Hamirpur district, the construction of these schools is underway. Construction is progressing rapidly in Karha village of Bhoranj Assembly constituency and Amlehar village of Nadaun constituency. At Amlehar, the primary wing of the new Day-Boarding School will begin functioning from the next academic session.
In district Bilaspur, Rajiv Senior Secondary School Hatwar is being converted into Rajiv Gandhi Day-Boarding School. For this purpose, 25 bigha land has been transferred to the Education Department, and Rs. 3.50 crore has been released to HIMUDA for construction purpose.
Construction of Rajiv Gandhi Day-Boarding Schools is progressing in other Assembly constituencies as well. For parents, it is a matter of satisfaction that their children will receive not only better education but also a platform to develop their multifaceted talents.
The focus of the state government remains on providing modern and quality education that emphasises values, environmental awareness and physical education for the all-round development of students. With the innovative efforts of present state government Himachal Pradesh is achieving remarkable success in education at the national level and is emerging as a model for the entire country.
